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approving Synonyms

Another word for approving

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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing, expressing, or feeling a favorable opinion, agreement, or praise toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"The mentor gave the student an favorable nod after reviewing her thoroughly researched thesis proposal."

Strongest
favorable
Strong
affirmative
complimentary
supportive
commendatory
appreciative
admiring
encouraging

Opposites of approving

The opposite of approving shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disapproving
critical
unfavorable
censorious
reproachful
disparaging
dismissive
See all opposites of approving

• Nearby Words

approve
approved
approver
approving
approvingly
approximate
approximately

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Approving. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/approving
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